Folding chair for simulation games operated by means of a steering wheel joystick and foot pedals

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a folding chair having a structure made of hollow tube with a cloth seat with accessories which allow using it with video games controlled by means of a steering wheel/joystick and foot pedals, characterized in that the steering wheel/joystick and foot pedals are anchored to the structure of the chair itself. 
     The assembly can be folded with all its accessories assembled.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to seats for gaming, especially those designed foruse with simulation games controlled by means of a steeringwheel/joystick and foot pedals.

STATE OF THE ART AND CITATION OF RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

Existing seats for use with steering wheel/joystick and foot pedals aremade up of a sub-structure to which different elements (seat, steeringwheel/joystick, foot pedals) are anchored by means of metal elements. Itis thus an assembly of elements attached by means of a sub-structure(normally metal) which keeps them in place.

These assemblies take up a lot of space once assembled, they aredifficult to disassemble and store and tend to be very expensive and aretherefore accessible to very few people.

TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED

The invention attempts to solve the space and storage problem affectingexisting seats, as well as to enable quick and simpleassembly-disassembly such that it can be transported and used anywhere.

The invention will reduce the production cost by using a simpler designthan the existing seats.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a cloth chair with a scissor-type structurebased on hollow metal tube which allows folding it, to which there areadded two metal accessories which can be attached directly to thestructure of the chair, becoming integral with same. These accessoriescan also be detached such that the chair can be used as a conventionaldeck chair.

Accessories: (1) a detachable metal arch having a smaller diameter thanthe structure of the chair, which allows insertion therein, with ahorizontal platform that can be adjusted, at an angle in which thesteering wheel or joystick element will be fixed. (2) A detachable metalarch with a clamp which will hold the foot pedal elements preventingthem from sliding or moving.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

Since accessories 1 and 2 can be readily detached, the chair can be usedas deck chair-type home furniture.

The assembly can be folded and stored taking up little space.

Since the structure of the assembly is the same as that of the chair thenumber of elements and therefore the price of the assembly are reduced.

Since a cloth seat is used the weight and volume are reduced,facilitating transport.

The chair can be folded with its accessories assembled, even with thesteering wheel/joystick and foot pedals fixed thereto.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the elements making up the assembly: the upper arch (1),the lower arch (2) and the chair (3).

The upper arch will work as a holding element for holding the steeringwheel/joystick, it is readily attached to or detached from the structureof the chair so that the user can sit down or get up (this action issimilar to that performed by Formula 1 drivers when getting in or out oftheir vehicles). The upper arch is made of tube having a smallerdiameter than the structure of the chair such that it can be insertedtherein.

The function of the lower arch is to hold the foot pedals in acomfortable position for the user and assure that the foot pedals do notmove. The element has a trapezoidal shape preventing the lateralmovement of the foot pedals. The attachment with the foot pedals is doneby means of a clamp adapted to the shape thereof (2.2). This element, ismade of curved metal tube and is fixed to the structure of the chair bymeans of hollow bushings welded to the structure of the chair.

FIG. 2 shows the assembled elements in their position of use.

FIG. 3 shows the folded assembly.

FIG. 4 shows the example of use with a steering wheel and foot pedals.

Chair (3) is a chair with a scissor-type structure made of hollow metaltube, it consists of two bent metal tubes (3.1) and (3.2) articulated bymeans of a metal pin (3.3). The structure is fixed in place by means oftwo cloth straps (3.4) which will perform the function of armrests.These straps are attached to the structure of metal tube (3.1) and (3.2)by means of metal rings (3.5) housed in holes made for such purpose inthe structure of metal tube. The length of the straps (3.4) can beadjusted such that the angle of opening of the chair and therefore theposture of the user can be modified. Anchoring systems are arranged inthe openings (3.6) where the upper arch (1) will be housed for fixing itfirmly. The seat is made of cloth (3.7) which is sewn surrounding themetal structure such that it is taut and adapted to the shape of theuser. Hollow bushings (3.8) where the lower arch (2) will be fixed arewelded in the metal tube (3.1).

Upper arch (1) is made up of an arch (1.1) based on curved metal tubeand a flat surface (1.2) attached thereto by means of metal fasteners(1.3) which allow changing the angle with respect to the metal arch andfixing it at the desired point. This flat surface will work as thesupport plane for supporting the steering wheel/joystick, to which itwill be fixed either by means of screws or by the mechanisms of thesteering wheel/joystick itself.

Lower arch (2) is made up of an extendable arch (2.1) based on curvedmetal tube and a clamp (2.2) adapted to the shape of the foot pedals.

This element is housed in the hollow bushings (3.8) welded to the metalstructure of the chair (3).

FIG. 5 shows the example of use with a steering wheel and foot pedals,all folded.

1. A scissor-type folding chair with a cloth seat with accessories which allow using it to play video games controlled by means of a steering wheel/joystick and foot pedals offering firm support and allowing simple disassembly and storage, characterized in that the structure of the chair itself receives the steering wheel/joystick and foot pedals elements by means of the accessories, a sub-structure integral with the assembly not being necessary.
 2. The folding chair according to claim 1, wherein the holding element for holding the steering wheel/joystick is attached to/detached from the structure of the chair to allow the user to sit/get up comfortably in an act similar to that performed by a Formula 1 driver when getting in/out of the vehicle.
 3. The folding chair according to claim 1, wherein the holding element for holding the steering wheel/joystick can be rotated to vary the angle with respect to the user.
 4. The folding chair according to claim 1, wherein the angle between the structural elements can be varied, modifying the length of the armrests, thus varying the posture of the user.
 5. The folding chair according to claim 1, wherein the lower arch (2) can be detached from or rotated about its holding elements (3.8) for better storage.
 6. The folding chair according to claim 1, wherein the lower arch (2) has extendable rods (2.2) such that the distance between the foot pedals and the chair can be regulated.
 7. The folding chair according to claim 1 which can be folded with all its accessories assembled, even with the steering wheel/joystick and foot pedals fixed thereto. 